Pathology Lab Assistant

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Evening
• Shift
• Description: 1.0
• FTE,
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No weekends. No Holidays. A pathology lab assistant (or pathologists' assistant) supports pathologists by processing specimens, preparing tissue for examination, and maintaining lab operations. They play a vital behind-the-scenes role in diagnosing diseases and handling clinical lab procedures. [
• Key
• Responsibilities
• Specimen
• Processing: Accessioning, describing, and preparing surgical specimens and tissue samples.
• Dissection &
• Examination: Assisting with the gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens and postmortem examinations (autopsies).
• Slide &
• Tissue
• Preparation: Embedding tissue in wax blocks, cutting tissue (microtomy), and applying routine stains for microscopic analysis.
• Lab
• Maintenance: Cleaning workspaces, sterilizing instruments, and safely handling hazardous biological and chemical hazards.
• Documentation &
• Data: Keeping detailed written records, logging specimens, and managing digital files and patient reports. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.